Volleyball tournament alters PJC Homecoming

Published or Revised November 02, 2009

Paris Junior College will host the Region XIV volleyball tournament for the first time ever on the same weekend as PJC's 85 Homecoming, Nov. 6. The chance to root for the home team in a regional tournament won't come around again for six years. "We hope everyone will come out to the 5 p.m. game on Friday at the Hunt Center and support the Lady Dragons," says PJC President, Dr. Pamela Anglin. "Fans play a bigger role in volleyball than in any other sport I've ever seen and can make or break a team's momentum. I encourage you to attend and bring your friends and family." The weekend's homecoming activities will give attendees an opportunity to reflect on PJC's 85 years of service to this region and acknowledge those alumni, former students and friends who have been part of PJC's lineage. "We will use this weekend to celebrate 85 years of accomplishments of alumni, former students and the growth PJC has experienced in recent years," said PJC Director of Institutional Development/Alumni Association Derald Bulls. "During this celebration we will honor a distinguished alumnus, Charles "Red" Scott, remember former students during the memorial service, celebrate with the Class of '59 during their reunion and recognize the '59 Dragon Baseball team who won the NJCAA National Championship. We want everyone to come join the fun, so we've extended the registration deadline to Nov. 3. The 85th Homecoming spans Nov. 5-7, kicking off with the annual parade at 4 p.m. on Nov. 5. The President's Reception on Nov. 6 in the McLemore Student Center cafeteria has been moved to 6:30 p.m. to accommodate the 5 p.m. volleyball tournament game. The evening concludes with a production of Noel Coward's "Private Lives" at 7 p.m. in the Karrer Theatre. Saturday's packed schedule starts with the Alumni and Friends business meeting at 9 a.m. in the cafeteria, reunion groups meeting at 10 a.m. in Room 205 in the Student Center, the Distinguished Alumni luncheon honoring Charles "Red" Scott at the Student Center ballroom at noon (video presentation), the 1959 NJCAA Baseball Team Reunion at the Hub Hollis Field at 2 p.m., the Lady Dragons basketball team at 4 p.m. and Dragons at 6 p.m., with the Homecoming King and Queen crowned at halftime, and a repeat performance of "Private Lives" at 7 p.m. in the Karrer Theatre and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to make a reservation, call 903-782-0291.